Ettalong Beach vs Horsfield Bay
The verdict
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.27M in Ettalong Beach. Ettalong Beach rates higher for liveability (76 vs 58). Horsfield Bay rates higher for education (60 vs 51). Ettalong Beach is closer to the coast (910 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Horsfield Bay rates higher (99 vs 55/100 in Ettalong Beach).
Scores
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 58 |
| Transport | 60 | 57 |
| Education | 51 | 60 |
| Liveability | 76 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,161 | 501 |
| Median age | 54 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $2,083 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth · Horsfield Bay Stable
Property
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $610K |
| House price YoY | 1.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 174 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,782 | 2,395 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ettalong Beach · Horsfield Bay
Transport
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 142 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.5 km | 43.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ettalong Beach | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,161 | 501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,201 | 507 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,785 | 544 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ettalong Beach or Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay has the higher residential safety score (Ettalong Beach 55/100 vs Horsfield Bay 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Ettalong Beach or Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Ettalong Beach or Horsfield Bay?
Ettalong Beach has the higher transport score (Ettalong Beach 60/100 vs Horsfield Bay 57/100).
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